Elemental Fae Academy (Elemental Fae Academy Book 1) by Lexi C. Foss & J.R. Thorn – Review by Angela Hayes

Elemental Fae Academy by Lexi C. Foss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Elemental Fae Academy is the first book in the Elemental Fae Academy Trilogy by Lexi C. Foss and J.R Thorn. I am a huge fan of Ms. Foss and have devoured most of her books now- so diving into this book/series was a given. Ms. Thorn is a new-to-me author, but after reading this book and some further stalking, um I mean investigation, I have found a whole new catalogue of books that I can’t wait to explore.
This book was everything I had hoped for, and much more. I am always a little hesitant around reverse harem stories, because I’ve been left disappointed in the past- but this book won me over in the first few pages and happily lost myself in the story for a few hours.
This is a sublime fantasy with a reverse harem/PNR romance. There’s plenty of action, drama, danger, hidden agendas, tension, mystery, and sizzling chemistry. The story is definitely on the sexy side- and the heat is turned up to simmer.
I love how these two authors style blended together so smoothly- I couldn’t tell where one started and the other picked up. The world building is masterful- creating a rich, vivid, and fully realised world in which to set the story. The authors attention to detail, and many creative and imaginative touches really brought the story to life. The characters are really superb- so well developed with their own unique personalities, quirks and flaws. I am so invested in them and the outcome of the story that there is no way I won’t be finishing the trilogy
Claire thought she was a regular, human, college student going about her normal life- until the night of her twenty-first birthday- when she kisses a sexy stranger and all hell broke loose. Her world is turned upside down. She finds herself in another realm, one of Elemental Faes and magic. She seriously wonders if she’s losing her mind- because Faes and magic don’t exist, right? But it soon discovers she is in fact a halfling with destructive elemental powers that are out of control. She also has a legacy which puts her in danger. So, the Fae council decide to send her to the Elemental Fae Academy and appoint guardians and mentors- who are task with keeping her safe and teaching her how to use and control her powers. But that’s easier said than done. There is also a prophecy and a curse to contend with. Not to mention the ‘mean girls’ of the Academy, more power than she knows what to do with, some fiery chemistry, some seriously sexy men, and an intriguing ‘new’ world to learn about. So, when strange and very dangerous things start happening, it becomes apparent that there is someone with a hidden agenda- and Claire and her men can’t help but feel like there is something important that they are missing? What happens you ask? Well I really recommend you read all the spellbinding details for yourself- you’re sure to love it just as much as I have.
The story is told from several points of view- which really gives the reader a greater perspective of what’s happening. It has a great pace, and a very smooth flow- which makes a quick and easy read.
The story is so cleverly woven with intrigue and suspense- and the danger element ramps the tension up to maximum. My mind was swirling with possible scenarios, and potential outcomes- so I was on the edge of my seat at times looking for clues to what was really going on and trying to pinpoint the bad guy. Needless to say, the story is quite unpredictable- and there were quite a few surprising developments. The ending has me chaffing at the bit to get my hands on the next book. Luckily, we don’t have long to wait. Definitely one of my favourite reads for this year!
Brilliant!

Thank you, Lexi C. Foss & J.R Thorn!

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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